A patient's laboratory data reveal an elevated thyroxine (T4) level. The nurse would proceed with an examination of the _____ gland
a. Thyroid
b. Parotid
c. Adrenal
d. Parathyroid
ANS: A
The thyroid gland is a highly vascular endocrine gland that secretes T4 and triiodothyronine (T3). The other glands do not secrete T4.
You might also like to view...
You are caring for a client who is in neurogenic shock. You know that this is a subcategory of what kind of shock?
A) Obstructive B) Hypovolemic C) Carcinogenic D) Distributive
The perinatal nurse teaches the new nurse about the functions of cervical mucus, which include:
Select all answers that apply: A) Providing a barrier to sperm during non fertile phases of the menstrual cycle B) Providing an easy flowing pathway during fertile phases of the menstrual cycle C) Acting as a bacteriostatic agent D) Providing an acidic environment for sperm
Boniva is the first biphosphonate bone growth regulator for postmenopausal osteoporosis that is taken only once a(n) ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which physical assessment finding is supportive of a diagnosis of obstructive sleep ap-nea?
a. Barrel chest b. Raccoon eyes c. Enlarged nasal nares d. Large neck circumference